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In the News

They’re Catching and Studying Northern Snakeheads at Heinz Refuge in Tinicum
David Keller, PhD, a professor in the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a Sept. 13 article in the Philadelphia Inquirer that was republished in the Nov. 22 edition of Delco.TODAY about snakeheads being examined in the waters of the Heinz Refuge in Tinicum.
John Fetterman is an Unusual Politician – but his Rise from Borough Mayor to US Senator Reflects a Recent Trend
Richardson Dilworth, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Science, authored a Nov. 21 column for The Conversation about how Sen. John Fetterman’s rise from borough mayor to a U.S. senator reflects a recent trend.
What Philly's New Michelin Stars Mean for the City's Food Scene
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed in a Nov. 21 NPR "Morning Edition" segment about how Philadelphia restaurants came to be rated by the Michelin Guide for the first time and its potential affect on restaurants that did and did not receive Michelin stars.
Anti-Abortion Lobbying Plays Role in GOP Opposition to ACA Premium Credit Extension
David Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was interviewed Nov. 19 in the Philadelphia Independent about how anti-abortion lobbying plays a role in GOP opposition to the Affordable Care Act premium credit extension.

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Drexel University faculty provide expertise, analysis and commentary on a wide variety of news and research topics. Please contact Media Relations for more information and follow us on Twitter to get a first look.

Abieyuwa Aghayere, PhD

buildings, civil engineering, engineering

Aghayere studies structural systems and why they fail. He has written extensively about wood, concrete and steel construction and structural failure analysis. And commented in media stories about building collapses, the degradation and testing of infrastructure and the built environment.

 

Robert D'Ovidio, PhD

Criminology & Justice Studies
D'Ovidio researches the intersection of computer technology, crime and the criminal justice system. He directs Drexel's research program in computer crime and digital forensics. In the past, he has worked with the New York City Police Department and Philadelphia Police Department on research projects involving computer crime. His work with the law enforcement community also includes training investigators on techniques to trace Internet communication and seize electronic evidence and cell phones.

Girija Kaimal, EdD

creative arts therapies
Kaimal’s research focuses on understanding the way that creative self-expression affects human emotions and other brain processes. Her work particularly focuses on the ways people's experiences influence what they create, and how art-making can be used to reduce stress and stress-related issues.

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